Lead Associate and Legal Assistant

Lead Associate and Legal Assistant

NC, Charlotte

Job ID :45295

Job ID :45295

Company Description

AXA is a leading financial protection company, committed to fostering and maintaining a diverse, multicultural and inclusive environment, and one of the nation’s premier providers of life insurance and annuity products. The organization was established in 1859 and we are committed now more than ever to helping clients meet financial goals in all stages of their lives. One of the hallmarks of our proud heritage is providing world-class customer service.

We're always looking for smart and talented people to help us develop new and innovative ways to expand our product portfolio, reach new customers and serve well the clients already a part of the AXA family.

Job Purpose

This position primarily is responsible for inputting all incoming first- and third-party matters into the company’s matter management database within 24 hours. Other responsibilities include: serving as conduit to channel non-Law Department matters to appropriate business areas in a timely manner and, when possible, within 24 hours of receipt; responding to requests and inquiries from Law Department personnel and outside clients; preparing and providing a variety of reports to Department personnel and other business units; and overseeing tasks delegated to administrative assistants, including training administrative assistants for the processing of levies. Responsibilities will also include reviewing and coordinating responses to third-party process received in connection with state and federal court matters pending nationwide, as well as from regulatory and governmental agencies, including subpoenas, IRS summons, restraining notices, bankruptcies, inquiries, verifications, authorizations, garnishments, and writs of executions. This will involve identifying and collecting documents from various business areas, preparing written responses to the requests and interacting with the attorneys or legal staff making the requests.

Qualifications

• College degree or the equivalent of at least 2 years of paralegal experience in a law firm or corporate law department; • Paralegal Certificate preferred; • self-starter; computer and technology savvy • ability to successfully work alone and as part of a team; • demonstrated success in a professional environment.

Other information

NOTE: AXA participates in the E-Verify program.

In addition to competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package including 401 (k) and medical programs, we offer the opportunity for continued professional development in a congenial corporate environment.

AXA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.